Teeth — Hugh O'Neil Gallagher

Hugh Gallagher's acclaimed debut novel follows the global soul-search of Neil, a dentally challenged, reluctantly hip downtown scribe. Disenchanted after his East Village writing career crumbles, he takes off for Hollywood, the tropical wilds of Indonesia, and the anarchist squats of East London. At once a saddening chronicle of childhood's end, and an insightful trek through the world of possible futures, Teeth is disarmingly funny and touching - a resonant anthem for all those truly hungry for a solid bite out of life.